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Funeral and wake catering in Cackle Street, East Sussex
Funeral and wake catering in Cackle Street: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Life celebrations
Book the van in Cackle Street
Perfect for your wake in Cackle Street
It can be a fitting tribute.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Doleham station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- The cancellation terms
- How many hours the van serves
How our funeral and wake catering works in Cackle Street
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. Typical bookings include memorial gatherings and remembrance gatherings, with pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
For a wake near Cackle Street, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Cackle Street (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Wakes in Cackle Street: venues and practical details
Cackle Street is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Tell us where your wake in Cackle Street will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Cackle Street is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Cackle Street to Brighton (about 32 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St George, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Cackle Street is within about 6 miles of the sea.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN31, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Cackle Street, St Marys Close and Pottery Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Brede (1 mile south), Westfield (2 miles south), Sedlescombe (3 miles west), Mill Corner (3 miles north) and Kent Street (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south), Belmont (6 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Conquest Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Barn Theatre and Museum (3 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Senlac Hill and Flatropers Wood.
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion Public House (within half a mile south)
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Summer evenings in Cackle Street stay light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN31 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book our van in Cackle Street
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Cackle Street and the whole of East Sussex
See how we price or the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Check the hall has an urn
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Nearby places to Cackle Street
Other occasions in Cackle Street
Common questions in Cackle Street
Is Cackle Street close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Cackle Street?
Doleham station, about 1.6 miles south-east of the centre.
What if timings change?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the van come to Cackle Street?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Cackle Street. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch